Nasir Ahmad Tawhedi, a 27-year-old Afghan man residing in Oklahoma, pleaded guilty to terrorism-related charges for planning an Election Day attack on behalf of the Islamic State, a group designated by the U.S. as a foreign terrorist organization. He was charged with conspiring to provide support to the Islamic State and attempting to obtain firearms to commit a federal terrorism crime. Tawhedi faces a maximum sentence of 35 years in prison.
During the investigation, authorities revealed that Tawhedi acquired two AK-47-style rifles and 500 rounds of ammunition, intending to target large gatherings on Election Day in 2024. He conspired with multiple individuals, including his brother-in-law, Abdullah Haji Zada, for several months. Zada, only 17 at the time, has already pleaded guilty and is facing up to 15 years in prison.
Tawhedi came to the U.S. in September 2021, shortly after the Taliban took control of Kabul, through a special immigration visa. At the time of his arrest on October 7, he was on parole due to pending immigration issues, but his status was later revoked. The FBI monitored Tawhedi for over a month before his arrest, indicating the seriousness of the threat he posed.
FBI Director Kash Patel praised the efforts of the bureau and its partners in detecting and disrupting Tawhedi’s violent plot. Tawhedi’s case highlights ongoing concerns regarding domestic terrorism and the involvement of individuals with recent immigrant backgrounds in extremist activities within the U.S.
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